Band/Music Director, Middle/High School

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Valid Michigan Teaching License in Music Education (JQ)
JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Directs high school performances including marching band, orchestra, concert band, jazz band, soloists,

ensembles, and choir.

• Establishes performance requirements, enforces academic requirements, and verifies each student’s eligibility

to participate in band.

• Provides for band participation at extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, basketball games,

pep rallies, parades, and community events.

• Organizes and implements band trips and band camp in accordance with district policy and regulations as well

as student interest and ability. Arranges transportation, lodging, and meals for out-of-town events.

• Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, MHSAA rules, and Board of Education

policies.

• Supports band booster club activities.
• Organizes and conducts tryouts for the band; informs administration and participants of final selections.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs musical experiences for the school and community with a minimum of three

evening performances per school year.

• Cooperates with the school administration in providing music programs for school productions, graduation

ceremonies, and, as appropriate, civic functions that enhance the students’ performing experience.

• Oversees scheduling and other arrangements for the rehearsals and concerts in cooperation with the building

principal.

• Prepares students and required documents for District and State auditions and competitions. Makes all

arrangements.

• Maintains an accurate inventory of school-owned instruments. Controls the storage and use of school-owned

equipment and materials; makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.

• Submits budget needs annually to the principal in accordance with established timelines and guidelines.
• Orders all supplies and materials necessary for band-related activities in accordance with established district

procedures and budget allocations.

• Develops and implements plans for the instrumental music program and shows written evidence of

preparation as required.

• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that

reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional

development of students.

• Other duties as assigned by the principal.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded.
• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet changing demands of the position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent

interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with all district, Board of Education, state

and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this
position.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.

Interested individuals should email resume, letter of intent, and 3 references/recommendation letters to:
Dr. Marcelo Leonardi
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
1000 E. Golf Avenue
Jackson, MI 49203
Email: marcelo.leonardi@vandyschools.org